Design News

07/21/2025

Whether it’s smart sensors for machinery or automated operation systems, having a network of connected physical devices can efficiently improve overall safety in the workplace.

Here are five ways you can use IoT and data analytics in industrial environments: https://www.utm.io/uiGl7

07/19/2025

Experts weigh in on the complex challenges of handling damaged EV batteries and the promising future of recycling technologies. As more electric vehicles reach end-of-life, discover how the industry is balancing first responder safety protocols with innovative salvage solutions.

Read this article from Dan Carney to learn how the EV industry is transforming potential hazards into sustainable opportunities. https://www.utm.io/uiF9b

07/19/2025

AI can drive efficiency, quality, and innovation in manufacturing. Here are 5 use cases that can help manufacturers tap into such benefits: https://www.utm.io/uiF87

07/16/2025

Mark your calendars for July 21st – 25th! The DigiKey CEC course for July has arrived.

This webinar series will dive into Zephyr RTOS, as it is rapidly becoming the go-to real-time operating system for embedded developers building scalable, connected applications. By the end of the course, you’ll have a working foundation in Zephyr and the confidence to build your own embedded applications with it.

RSVP today to secure your spot! https://bit.ly/3U06dxj

07/10/2025

July’s CEC is here! Be the first to register for July 21st for day one of “Mastering Zephyr RTOS”.

CEC participants will gain a hands-on introduction to Zephyr’s architecture, configuration, and development workflow. You’ll explore how to build real applications using device trees, Kconfig, west, and Zephyr’s driver model—without getting lost in the complexity. https://bit.ly/45UttEc

07/07/2025

Intel has announced plans to reduce its factory workforce by 15-20% following an $821 million loss in Q1 2025, with most cuts expected this month. Meanwhile, Microsoft is implementing its fourth major reduction at Xbox in 18 months, with approximately 9,000 positions affected across the company.

These moves reflect broader industry trends as companies reallocate resources toward AI development while streamlining traditional operations. This article examines how these workforce changes signal a fundamental shift in tech employment landscapes: https://www.utm.io/uiDOa

07/03/2025

As the nation gears up to celebrate its 249th birthday, one thing’s certain: Americans still love to go big. From sparkling riverside displays to booming bursts over skyscrapers and bays, the 4th of July is peak fireworks season. But not all shows are created equal.

LDShop has put together a list of the top 10 places across the US for a dazzling, smooth-sailing Independence Day experience, plus a few that might just fizzle out. Is your city on the list? https://www.utm.io/uiDkS

07/02/2025

Remember a few weeks ago when we told you about how the new 1,064-horsepower ZR1 is the most incredible Corvette ever? Never mind.

Chevrolet's new ZR1X Corvette boasts 1,250 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and sub-2-second 0-60 mph time, rivaling multimillion-dollar supercars. Here's our full review: https://www.utm.io/uiC2y

06/28/2025

Are you interested in learning how to build, collect, and analyze real-time data using a low-cost data acquisition device trainer and a machine learning model?

This first article in a two-part hands-on tutorial will show you how to build, collect, and predict solar output power using an Arduino and the Python programming language.

Register for free to read!

Learn how to build, collect, and analyze real-time data using a low-cost data acquisition device trainer and a machine learning model. This first article in a two-part hands-on tutorial will show you how to build, collect, and predict solar output power using an Arduino and the Python programming la...

06/25/2025

Design News Senior Editor Spencer Chin tries on one of Kopin’s mixed-reality headsets used for military applications at a Kopin-sponsored open house in New York City.

Read more about the company's future plans and what products they showcased at the open house in the following gallery: https://www.utm.io/uiBDk

06/23/2025

This step-by-step guide will enable you to build a custom-embedded Linux operating system that runs on the Raspberry Pi 5 and, ultimately, on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5.

Get your free copy here ➡️ https://www.utm.io/uilZP